Longsands Academy is a secondary academy in St Neots, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Longsands Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.13 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 47.5, 72% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 1,554 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 38.3%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.8%.
After leaving Longsands Academy, student destinations include 44% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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Longsands Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.13, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 47.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
72% of students at Longsands Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Longsands Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Longsands Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Longsands Academy is 38.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Longsands Academy has 1,554 pupils on roll.
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Longsands Academy, 44% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Longsands Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Longsands Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Longsands Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
87/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
43/mo
49% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
St Neots Rail Station
0.2km away · 1 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
66%
Child is Happy
18%
Child Feels Safe
18%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.